Pastel Pointers: Top 100 Secrets for Beautiful Paintings : Book by Richard McKinley

Pastel Pointers is compiled from Richard McKinley's Pastel Pointers popular blog as well as "Pastel Journal" columns and some new material. Readers will enjoy painting with pastel, from getting started to finishing techniques and everything in between. This book is loaded with key insights into the whole process, illustrated by large, beautiful art and gallery pieces throughout. The tone of the book is both practical, such as the proper use of specific materials, and reflective, such as focusing on the emotions behind making art. Readers will also enjoy an informative bonus 30-minute DVD workshop by Richard McKinley on painting landscapes in pastel.

Pastel Pointers is compiled from Richard McKinley's Pastel Pointers popular blog as well as "Pastel Journal" columns and some new material. Readers will enjoy painting with pastel, from getting started to finishing techniques and everything in between. This book is loaded with key insights into the whole process, illustrated by large, beautiful art and gallery pieces throughout. The tone of the book is both practical, such as the proper use of specific materials, and reflective, such as focusing on the emotions behind making art. Readers will also enjoy an informative bonus 30-minute DVD workshop by Richard McKinley on painting landscapes in pastel.